Night brace for Achilles tendon problems
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Night brace for Achilles tendon problems
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A night brace for Achilles tendinopathy keeps your foot flexed in the proper position. How your foot is flexed depends on the severity of the Achilles tendon problem; it may differ from the above illustration.
The brace usually is adjustable, so you and your health professional can adjust it to the proper angle. There are many types of braces available; this illustration shows one style.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics |
| Last Updated | January 30, 2007 |
| Last updated: | January 30, 2007 |
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| Reviewed By: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine, Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics |
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